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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
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  1. AlexM.
    Jan 2, 2006
    9
    Ms Morton's performance, ranks up there with B. Keaton. I loved it. Way to go Sam. You too Sean.
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  2. steves.
    Jan 9, 2006
    10
    I loved the acting. I loved the music. I loved the aesthetic. I loved the feel. Simply sweet. This is one of my favorite movies ever.
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  3. PatC.
    Sep 26, 2006
    7
    Once again we see that, when there is a role for a character in an intolerably obnoxious phase of life, Sean Penn is the one to play him. Not a pleasant or particularly riveting show, but again we see how Woody Allen can bring a photoplay into a sharply focused and breathtakingly concise conclusion - in this case explaining how Penn's character was finally able to become one with his art. So inevitably the movie gets better upon later reflection.… Expand
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  4. J-Shap
    Sep 1, 2011
    7
    A rewarding and satisfying drama, that satirizes biopics while embodying Allen's love for jazz into a great character, brought to life with a terrific performance by Sean Penn. Sweet and Lowdown is Allen's finest dramatic work.
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Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Film.com
    Reviewed by: Peter Brunette
    30
    A dud. Neither sweet nor low-down enough by half.
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  2. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    83
    Amazing as Penn is, Morton is his equal, creating a complete personality out of gestures, glances and unadorned bits of actorly business.
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  3. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    50
    Penn's excellent acting doesn't raise his character above the level of familiar clichés about woman-chasing jazzmen.
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